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DP16 FLN

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,191 mi
Last recorded95,191 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 FLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 95,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 88,616 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 88,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,645 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 84,645 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 84,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 71,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,796 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 59,796 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,678 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 46,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,437 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DP16 FLN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP16 FLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DP16 FLN registered?

DP16 FLN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DP16 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP16 FLN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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